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in the evening. Tues–Sun lunch & dinner.

Tavernetta ai Lumi Corso Vittorio Emanuele 71–77 0923 872 418. The best
restaurant in the old town occupies the brick-vaulted stables of an old palace – and
there’s a shady outdoor terrace for summer dining. A typical meal from the regional
menu might be home-made pasta with zucchini and shrimp, followed by a seafood
stew or braised rabbit, and the wine list features good Sicilian wines. It’s not cheap,
with most dishes €10–20. Mon & Wed–Sun lunch & dinner.

Trattoria del Porto Via Ammiraglio Staiti 45 0923 547 822. Friendly, family-run
trattoria (also known locally as Da Felice) opposite the port, with occasionally slow
service but good food and outdoor tables under the arches. Top choices are the
spaghetti marinara, fish couscous, roast squid or, in season, involtini di spada
(swordfish roulades). Good-value tourist menus are €20 and €30, otherwise there are
plenty of dishes priced from €9–12. July & Aug lunch & dinner; rest of the year closed

Mon.

BARS AND CAFÉS

Bar Il Salotto Via Garibaldi 1, corner Via Torrearsa 349 456 3480. A ravishing
selection of cakes and puddings, fresh fruit salad for breakfast in summer, and cornetti
with unusual fillings such as pear. Seats outside on Via Garibaldi, too. Daily 7am–
4am; closes earlier in summer.

Gelateria Gino Piazza dalla Chiesa 0923 21 104. Make a beeline here for excellent
ice cream and frullati, from kiwi to coconut, and grab a table in the piazza. Daily
9am–2.30pm & 3.30pm–late.

Nuovo Caffè Ra’ Nova Via Garibaldi 0923 23 311. Busy café with a range of hot
snacks and pastas, and a large outdoor area on a traffic-free road. There’s also a huge
array of ice creams and cocktails. Daily 8am–9pm; opens later in summer.

Torrepali Webcafé Via Ammiraglio Staiti 73 0923 25 532. Chic, contemporary bar
opposite the hydrofoil port, good for beers, cocktails and snacks. With numerous
terminals on hand and free wi-fi, it’s a relaxed spot to catch up with your emails.
Daily 6.30pm–2am.